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CHAPTER V.

AT 8 o'clock, a. m., our love feast began; it was an overwhelming time; the brethren spoke with great power and energy. From the testimonies borne in this meeting we select, — Yellowhead — (head chief of Lake Simcoe.) "Brothers and sisters, I am glad to see you again. I came here to get more strength, and my soul blest. I feel happy in my heart. The Great Spirit has done a deal for us; he has opened our eyes to see our wretchedness, and he has showed us that way that leads to heaven. I will always pray to the Great Spirit as long as I live; this is all I have to say." An Indian from Lake Simcoe: "Brothers and sisters, I am glad to see this place, where my brothers and sisters worship the Great Spirit. I heard what the Great Spirit had done for you, and I thought, now I will go and see my brothers and sisters at the Credit, and see how they are doing. Now my hard heart feels glad to feast with you. I long wandered in darkness, not knowing where to find the Great Spirit, and what to do to be good and wise. Day before yesterday I was blind and could not see, but yesterday I began to see daylight coming, and now to-day I think the sun has come up, and shines in my heart. I am glad to see. I will always try to worship the Great Spirit as long as I breathe. This is all I have to say." Before administering the sacrament, the Elder baptized seven natives from Lake Simcoe, five of whom were adults; 117 natives partook of the Lord's Supper, and 24 whites; it was a solemn and impressive time. Blessed be God for the ordinances of